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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1221835 · MC484072 · EIN 98042361 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
19 MANITOBA AVE, AUSTIN, MB, R0H 0C0
(204) 637-2429 · PAUL DOERKSEN
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
95 / 99
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
203 / 1220
Crashes (24 mo)
3 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy NIFAM1000387017 · eff 04/14/2004
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1087 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance141 pts
Unsafe Driving133 pts
Other125 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 130 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 92 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 78 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 72 | |
| 396.7A-UOC | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 60 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 |
Most inspected states
SD69
ND47
MN42
WI8
MT6
CO6
IA5
NE5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.12 | 1.09 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.32 | 0.33 | ≈56–63% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.39 | 5.42 | ≈67–71% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Roberts County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Roberts County, SD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 58% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · Seat belt 11%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 60% · False log / RODS 30% (1 OOS) · Hours exceeded 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 50% (6 OOS) · Brakes 24% (7 OOS) · Tires 14% (9 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 31 inspections, 31 violations, 2 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Other20 viol · 65%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×14, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 393.47E ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 26%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.042).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.84).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×14, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | EAST GRAND FORKS, MN | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2025 | Not Reported, NE | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/14/2025 | MOORHEAD, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer39 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
PAUL DOERKSEN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
10.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
99
Registered since
2004-03-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVAL TRANSPORT LTD | 682245 | 2 VINs | medium |
| E2 TRUCKING INC | 2466871 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
10.0M mi reported (2024)
08/05/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy NIFAM1000387017
04/20/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/14/2004 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NIFAM1000387017
03/11/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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